Ryobi has just made smartphones one of the most invaluable tools in every handyman’s tool belt. The Phone Works suite of app-connected home improvement tools turns your iPhone into a versatile power tool. It includes the following pro-quality measuring tools:
Laser Level: Find level and customize angles with more confidence and functionality than ever before. The cutting-edge RYOBI Phone Works mobile app and Laser Level device harness the power of your smartphone to produce level lines and much more
Moisture Meter: Detect moisture levels with more confidence and functionality than ever before. RYOBI Phone Works introduces a better, smarter way to monitor and track moisture content in wood, drywall, cement, and other building materials.
Inspection Scope: Inspect hidden spaces with more confidence and functionality than ever before. With the one-of-a-kind RYOBI Phone Works mobile app and Inspection Scope device, your smartphone transforms into a smart, wireless inspection scope.
Last Distance Measurer: Measure distance with more confidence and functionality than ever before. RYOBI Phone Works has the innovation to transform your phone into a smart laser measurer with the Phone Works mobile app and Laser Distance Measurer device.
Stud Finder: Locate center of stud with more confidence and functionality than ever before. The RYOBI Phone Works mobile app and Stud Finder device use your smartphone’s technology to transform your phone into a smart stud finder.
Infrared Thermometer: Measure and record surface temperatures with more confidence and functionality than ever before. The RYOBI Phone Works mobile app and Infrared Thermometer device provide new mobile innovation to turn your phone into a smart Infrared Thermometer.
Laser Pointer: Transform your phone into a smart laser pointer and transfer level with the innovative RYOBI Phone Works mobile app and Laser Pointer device.
Noise Suppressing Earphones: Eliminate noise and protect your hearing with more functionality than ever before. With RYOBI Phone Works mobile app and Noise Suppression Earphones, you get the protection of jobsite earplugs plus the convenience and functionality of noise cancelling earphones.
Thankfully, Ryobi isn’t bundling all of these attachments so you’re not forced to buy any that you may not need. Each tool is available for purchase individually with prices ranging from $20 all the way up to $100.
Each of the above modules come to life once they are paired with the free Ryobi Phone works iOS or Android app. As of right now, the app only supports iPhone 4/4s/5/5c/5s on iOS 6.0 or later and Android OS 4.0 or later.
Home Depot online is currently the only place you buy can Ryobi’s lineup of smartphone accessories, but we’ve heard that they should hit retail stores within the next few weeks. Learn more about Phone Works by visiting the Ryobitools.com.
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